As of 7:00 am, May 10, 2008
Front Royal Gauge Reading:
 2.01 - expected to rise some today
Cubic Feet per Second - (CFS): 1,200
River Level is


 NORMAL

River Temperature:
64 Degrees
Water Clarity:
 Stained
Paddling Conditions:
 EXCELLENT! The river has dropped into the "Normal" range. This is the ideal level for paddling all of our trips. The water is still cool in the morning so proper clothing is a must. Dress in layers. Avoid cotton, wear wool or synthetic clothes. Wearing a ZIPPED UP life vest is a must. Remember to bring plenty of drinking water, snacks, sunscreen, shoes that you can wear in the river, and a change of clothes. Remember to always wear your life vest!

River Level Descriptions
Red
Flooded, no watercraft will be rented when the river is in flood. 5.1 feet and above we will not rent any watercraft, no exceptions.
Orange
Very High - Rafts Only, river is swift, powerful and muddy, use extra caution at Compton Rapid, Karo Rapid and the Low Water Bridge. Small rapids are smoothed over. Stay in the middle of the river to avoid trees and other obstacles. Contact Front Royal Canoe for information on age restrictions. 4 to 5 feet.
Yellow
High, river is swift and powerful, use extra caution at Compton Rapid, the Ledge, Karo Rapid and the Low Water Bridge. Small rapids are smoothed over. 3.0 to 3.99 feet.
Green
Above normal, ideal paddling level, some rapids may be a little pushy! 2.3 to 2.99 feet.
Normal, the ideal paddling level. Lots of nice rapids to play in. 1.7 to 2.29 feet.
Below Normal, watercraft may bump and scrape some, paddlers may have to step out of their watercraft from time to time. Trips take a little longer. 1.2 to 1.69 feet.
Blue
Low, Shorten up your trip. Paddlers will have to step out of their watercraft from time to time, but even at this level the river will still be quite enjoyable if you take your time. Below 1.19 feet.

   


PLEASE NOTE: Be advised that river conditions can change rapidly with sudden storms or heavy rain in the upper watershed.  Also, water temperature can vary 6 degrees or more in a single day.

Current Fishing Conditions! - check out this page for the latest scoop on what's hitting and what to use!

Local Weather Forecast - check out the Shenandoah Valley and Front Royal area weather before you come out.

National Weather Service Homepage - all the weather and river information you will ever need!

Virginia District Real -Time Streamflow Data - determine current river levels - Alternative 7 Day Real-Time Table

Summary for the Potomac, Shenandoah and Rappahannock River Basins - United States Geological Survey


Front Royal Canoe Company
P.O. Box 473 ~ Front Royal, Va. 22630
800-270-8808 / 540-635-5440
fax: 540-635-1574

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